Electromechanical Assembly Technician

Description

WE ARE GROWING!

When you work with Industrial Physics, you’ll be providing solutions for some of the most recognizable brands on the planet.

But what exactly is it that we do? Essentially, we protect the integrity of manufacturers, production lines, and laboratories across the world. And we do this through the development of trusted test and inspection solutions that ensure the quality of packaging, materials, and products. In fact, it’s very likely that many of your favorite products – the ones you depend upon every day – will have been tested using our equipment. We are the global leader in packaging and product integrity testing equipment, and our team covers industries including Food & Beverage, Flexible Packaging, Paints & Coatings, and various Industrial end markets.

We currently have an opening for an Electromechanical Assembly Technician for Industrial Physics in our Greensboro, North Carolina location.

Summary

• Assemble industrial electrical panels, back-panel assemblies, control units (ICUs), subassemblies, and complete systems from electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, bills of material, and written work instructions.
• Mount electrical and mechanical components; prepare conductors; route, terminate, and label wires and cables; and complete point-to-point wiring in accordance with drawings and quality standards.
• Inspect completed work and verify wiring, component placement, connections, labels, and workmanship against the applicable documentation.
• Set up Windows-based computers and connected system hardware, including peripherals, network connections, communication devices, and required system settings.
• Install and configure company software, device drivers, supporting applications, and approved Windows settings using documented procedures.
• Learn and independently operate proprietary SpecMetrix Windows software used to configure, calibrate, test, and validate systems.
• Perform system startup, functional checks, calibration activities, acceptance testing, final inspection, and repeatability studies in accordance with approved procedures.
• Troubleshoot wiring, component, communication, computer, software-configuration, and system-performance issues; communicate findings clearly and escalate unresolved problems to engineering.
• Transfer and record test data using Microsoft Excel and other approved applications; maintain accurate production, configuration, calibration, inspection, and nonconformance records.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Competencies:

• Ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, bills of material, and written procedures.
• Hands-on aptitude for electrical panel assembly, component installation, wire preparation, termination, labeling, and basic electrical testing.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, including installing applications, navigating folders, managing files, adjusting basic system settings, and configuring connected hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to learn unfamiliar software and follow detailed computer-based setup, configuration, calibration, and testing procedures.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for electrical wiring, hardware, communications, and software configuration.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data entry, file management, and transfer of test results.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, electrical test equipment, and production equipment safely and correctly.
• Ability to perform basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education, Certification, and Experience

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant hands-on experience.
• Five (5) years of relevant hands-on experience assembling and testing electrical panels, industrial equipment, machinery, control systems, or comparable technical systems may be accepted in lieu of an associate degree.
• Relevant technical education, military training, apprenticeship, or documented hands-on experience may be considered when evaluating the candidate's overall qualifications.

Preferred Education, Certification, and Experience

• Associate degree, diploma, or certificate in electrical systems, industrial maintenance, automation, mechatronics, computer technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with industrial control panels, PLC-connected equipment, Ethernet or serial communications, instrument systems, or system-level acceptance testing.
• Experience installing and configuring Windows software, device drivers, network settings, or computer-connected industrial hardware.
• Experience in a quality-controlled manufacturing environment and familiarity with Lean or continuous-improvement practices.

Physical Demands

• May require lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Standing up to ten (10) hours per day, or a combination of sitting and standing.
• Ability to hear and see, with or without the assistance of a device.
• Ability to read intricate, small, and detailed writing with or without the use of corrective lenses.

Work Authorization

• Must meet all regulatory requirements

AAP/EEO Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled veterans